Principal Ecologist, Threatened Species and

3 weeks ago


Adelaide CBD, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER Full time

**Department for Environment and Water**

**Job reference**: 535838

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Ongoing

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Role**:
The Principal Ecologist Threatened Species and Ecological Communities is accountable for managing and leading a team of specialists responsible for developing programs and providing advice across State and Commonwealth governments relating to threatened species and threatened ecological communities. The role will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and day to day management of a team of professionals including coordinating resources, managing staff and work priorities for the team. The incumbent is a recognised expert who will be accountable for providing authoritative and high-level input to threatened species and threatened ecological community assessments, policies and agreements, threatened species schedules under the _National Parks and Wildlife Act (SA) 1972_ and _Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act, 1999_ together with verbal and written advice across government relating to threatened species, threatened ecological communities' policies, strategies or the effects of development.

**What can we offer you**
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental and heritage outcomes in the great state of South Australia
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into SA Parks.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career

**Contract**:
Ongoing Contract

**Special Conditions**:

- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
- Work outside of the normal hours of duty may be required.
- Interstate, intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft and occasional overnight stays.
- A current First Aid Certificate is essential.

**Remuneration**:
PO4 $107,448 min - $116,936 max p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Jason Higham, Manager, Conservation and Threatened Species
Ph: 0409 098 535

**Application Instructions**:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

**Applications close**: 22/06/2023 11:00 PM


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